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Politician · TD · 34th Dáil

James O'Connor

Fianna Fáil

Constituency / panel
Cork East
Membership
2024-11-29 → current
Committees
5 current, 2 ended — Joint Committee on Artificial Intelligence; Joint Committee on Enterprise, Tourism and Employment; …
1
Declared items
0
CRO-matched interests
0
Awards to declared companies
1027
Lobbying returns
Reports for 2017–2025 (party) and 2020–2022 (members)
0
SIPO donation records
350 of 422 divisions
83%
Vote participation

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Lobbying returns

Returns filed on the Register of Lobbying, newest first, with the policy area and intended results as the lobbyist published them.

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Register of Lobbying2025-09-21

Lobbying return by Restaurants Association of Ireland

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

To discuss the cost of doing business and competitiveness and ways in which the sector can be supported. Seeking support from Oireachtas members

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Restaurants Association of Ireland" has no legal form. "RESTAURANTS ASSOCIATION OF IRELAND COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 56224) is the only CRO company with that name plus any legal form (Limited, DAC, UC, CLG, PLC or Teoranta). Confirm against the CRO record before relying on it.

Register of Lobbying2025-09-20

Lobbying return by Google Ireland Limited

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

To share Google’s perspectives on the responsible use and regulation of artificial intelligence technologies at a national and EU level.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Google Ireland Limited" equals CRO name "GOOGLE IRELAND LIMITED" (CRO 368047) after normalising legal forms such as Ltd = Limited. No other CRO company has this name. Names can be shared, so compare the address and dates on the CRO record.

Register of Lobbying2025-09-20

Lobbying return by Restaurants Association of Ireland

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

Meeting with Oireachtas members to discuss the industry and the cost of doing business crisis. The aim of this meeting was to discuss ways in which the government can assist the sector.

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Restaurants Association of Ireland" has no legal form. "RESTAURANTS ASSOCIATION OF IRELAND COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 56224) is the only CRO company with that name plus any legal form (Limited, DAC, UC, CLG, PLC or Teoranta). Confirm against the CRO record before relying on it.

Register of Lobbying2025-09-19

Lobbying return by Ibec

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

To communicated industry perspectives on the Small Firms Association's Small Business Survey

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Ibec" has no legal form. "IBEC COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 8706) is the only CRO company with that name plus any legal form (Limited, DAC, UC, CLG, PLC or Teoranta). Confirm against the CRO record before relying on it.

Register of Lobbying2025-09-19

Lobbying return by Ibec

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

To communicate industry perspectives on the use of AI within the small business community

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Ibec" has no legal form. "IBEC COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 8706) is the only CRO company with that name plus any legal form (Limited, DAC, UC, CLG, PLC or Teoranta). Confirm against the CRO record before relying on it.

Register of Lobbying2025-09-19

Lobbying return by Ibec

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

Communicate specific policy recommendations required to support businesses in Ireland’s Experience Economy to ensure long term sustainable future for the sector.

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Ibec" has no legal form. "IBEC COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 8706) is the only CRO company with that name plus any legal form (Limited, DAC, UC, CLG, PLC or Teoranta). Confirm against the CRO record before relying on it.

Register of Lobbying2025-09-19

Lobbying return by Ibec

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

Communicate specific recommendation required to address current proposed CRU increase in non-domestic water tariffs and the highlight potential cost impact for businesses in Ireland’s Experience Economy.

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Ibec" has no legal form. "IBEC COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 8706) is the only CRO company with that name plus any legal form (Limited, DAC, UC, CLG, PLC or Teoranta). Confirm against the CRO record before relying on it.

Register of Lobbying2025-09-19

Lobbying return by Ibec

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

To provide an overview of Ibec and the range of issues that are relevant to the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Enterprise, Tourism and Employment

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Ibec" has no legal form. "IBEC COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 8706) is the only CRO company with that name plus any legal form (Limited, DAC, UC, CLG, PLC or Teoranta). Confirm against the CRO record before relying on it.

Register of Lobbying2025-09-19

Lobbying return by Ibec

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

To communicate industry perspectives on various issues impacting the small business community

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Ibec" has no legal form. "IBEC COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 8706) is the only CRO company with that name plus any legal form (Limited, DAC, UC, CLG, PLC or Teoranta). Confirm against the CRO record before relying on it.

Register of Lobbying2025-09-19

Lobbying return by Ibec

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

To communicate industry perspectives about the an SFA survey on AI usage

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Ibec" has no legal form. "IBEC COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 8706) is the only CRO company with that name plus any legal form (Limited, DAC, UC, CLG, PLC or Teoranta). Confirm against the CRO record before relying on it.

Register of Lobbying2025-09-19

Lobbying return by Irish Funds Industry Association CLG

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

To discuss the EU Legislative Agenda and share key priorities to enhance the competitiveness of the Irish Funds Industry

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Irish Funds Industry Association CLG" equals CRO name "IRISH FUNDS INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 339784) after normalising legal forms such as Ltd = Limited. No other CRO company has this name. Names can be shared, so compare the address and dates on the CRO record.

Register of Lobbying2025-09-19

Lobbying return by Recorded Artists Actors Performers CLG

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

To ensure fair treatment of performers’ rights.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Recorded Artists Actors Performers CLG" equals CRO name "RECORDED ARTISTS ACTORS PERFORMERS COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 309692) after normalising legal forms such as Ltd = Limited. No other CRO company has this name. Names can be shared, so compare the address and dates on the CRO record.

Register of Lobbying2025-09-19

Lobbying return by Pinnacle Public Affairs Ltd

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

To ensure policymakers have a better understanding of Deliveroo's operations, rider safety and to understand the status of transposition of the EU Platform Work Directive.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Pinnacle Public Affairs Ltd" equals CRO name "PINNACLE PUBLIC AFFAIRS LIMITED" (CRO 679235) after normalising legal forms such as Ltd = Limited. No other CRO company has this name. Names can be shared, so compare the address and dates on the CRO record.